Name/Title
SwordEntry/Object ID
1976.43.109a-bDescription
Masonic ceremonial sword and scabbard. The sword has a straight blade, heavily decorated with gothic-style engraving and the inscription, "LeRoy A. Kent". The grip is ebony with an applied gothic cross. The pommel is in the shape of a helmet, and the rain guard is decorated with a cross within a crown. The silver scabbard had applied decorative medallions. The top shows a medieval knight injured on a battlefield, with red-glitter enamel on his shield and chest. It is also decorated with a red-glitter cross inserted into a crown.Context
Owned by LeRoy Ken of Calais, Vermont.Acquisition
Accession
1976.43Source or Donor
Tarshi, Andrew, Tarshi, Susan, Gay, Olivia, Ancel, JanetAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Kent Family CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SwordNomenclature Sub-Class
Edged WeaponsNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Dimension Description
SwordWidth
5 inLength
35-1/4 inDimension Description
ScabbardWidth
2 inLength
29 inMaterial
Steel, Silver, EbonyRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Kent, LeRoy Abdiel (1843-1911)Person or Organization
FreemasonsRelated Places
Place
Village
Kents CornerTown
CalaisCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America